Abstract:
The integration of information and communication technologies in teaching in
general and teacher education in particular is the need of the day. Its adequate
recognition and fulfilment of relevant needs is crucial for integration and effective
utilization of quality educational programmes.
Educational sector has been considered as one among the major beneficiaries of
information and communication technology. Educational institutions have realized
the importance of adopting information and communication technology and are now
investing in building information and communication technology infrastructure to
help both teachers and students in teaching as well as learning process. It has become
inevitable for both teachers and students to adopt information and communication
technology for their academic purpose and knowledge betterment. Hereafter
information and communication technology will be referred to as ICT in the
subsequent paragraphs.
